Jackson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Jackson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
settlement_type = Township
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map_caption = Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania highlighting Jackson Township

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map_caption1 = Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Pennsylvania
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Cambria
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established_title = Settled
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established_title1 = Incorporated
established_date1 = 1828
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area_total_sq_mi = 48.4
area_land_sq_mi = 48.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4925
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population_density_sq_mi = 101.9
timezone = Eastern (EST)
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area_code = 814
website = http://www.jacksontwppa.com/
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Jackson Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,925 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.4 square miles (125.3 km²), of which, 48.3 square miles (125.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.10%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,925 people, 1,940 households, and 1,468 families residing in the township. The population density was 101.9 people per square mile (39.3/km²). There were 2,025 housing units at an average density of 41.9/sq mi (16.2/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, 0.04% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 1,940 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,747, and the median income for a family was $40,400. Males had a median income of $31,706 versus $22,660 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,790. About 3.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.nantyglo.com/jackson.htm Jackson Township Home Page]
* [http://www.jacksontwppa.com/ Jackson Township Government Page]